Please note: This is a download card, not a CD. Hear the world premiere of Eric Whitacre’s Nox Aurumque on this uniqute live recording of the complete “Eric Whitacre Extravaganza” concert. Choral superstar Eric Whitacre conducts the VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers, joined by The St. Olaf Choir and the 160-voice Minnesota Honors Choir, in… Read More →
VocalEssence WITNESS recordings showcase the music of trailblazing African American composers — the soul of American classical music. This CD collection is out of print, but you can still order the individual CDs through Gothic Records. Please click the links below to learn more. Dance Like the Wind: Music of Today’s Black Composers Got the… Read More →
Each member of the VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers is eligible to receive a 50% discount on four single tickets per concert OR half off four subscription ticket packages. Please note the following: This discount is not available for at-the-door sales. All tickets must be purchased in advance from the box office. You must be… Read More →
CONTACT: Jennifer Weismann 612-716-0556 Jennifer@owl-marketing.com VOCALESSENCE FINDS A NEW VOICE! 46-year-old world-renowned choral ensemble undergoes rebranding — the first since its renaming in 2002 MINNEAPOLIS — SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 — VocalEssence — the iconic choral ensemble that has enchanted audiences for decades — turned 46 this year, and as often happens around this age, the arts organization… Read More →
VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers Philip Brunelle, conductor In 1998, VocalEssence and the American Composers Forum joined forces to offer an annual contest encouraging the composition of new carols. Over the years hundreds of worthy carols have been submitted. “Behold This Heavenly Night” presents the world premiere of some of these contest-winning carols alongside outstanding arrangements… Read More →
Hymn to Potatoes (and other choral masterworks from A Prairie Home Companion) featuring Garrison Keillor and the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Who knew a choir could be this funny? Garrison Keillor, Philip Brunelle and the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers dish up a generous helping of Potatoes a la Schubert, run away to Europe to indulge their “Shenandoah”… Read More →
CONTACT: Jennifer Weismann 612-716-0556 Jennifer@owl-marketing.com HAIL! MINNESOTA, LAND OF 10,000 LAKES, CHOIRS — AND COMPOSERS VocalEssence opens 46th season with Made in Minnesota, including premiere from hip hop artist Dessa and debut of Dominick Argento’s latest opus MINNEAPOLIS—August 20, 2014—Minneapolis-based choral ensemble VocalEssence is going local for its 46th season opener Made in Minnesota, a concert… Read More →
VocalEssence staff positions Executive Assistant Internships at VocalEssence VocalEssence seeks talented students to work in challenging internship positions throughout the organization. Internships at VocalEssence offer meaningful learning opportunities and on-the-job experiences to those who are interested in beginning careers in performing arts management and/or arts education. Sing with VocalEssence Auditions are required to join… Read More →
Mailing Address 1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Street Address 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Parking The VocalEssence office is located in Plymouth Congregational Church at 1919 LaSalle Avenue in Minneapolis. Free parking is available in the church lots. You can enter the building using Door 1 that faces LaSalle Avenue. Press the button… Read More →
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In our 50 years, VocalEssence has recorded more than 30 albums that have been sold around the world by sellers including Amazon, Gothric Records, CDBaby, and Instant Encore. The singers acknowledge the power of these recordings to carry the musical message of VocalEssence beyond the concert hall to audiences across the glob to sustain an… Read More →
VocalEssence has an extensive collection of music that it has performed over the past 50 years! Browse or search our repertoire list below.
